The three Buddhists engage yet again on a journey through Buddhist scripture and practice. We hear from an enlightened disciple who was an outcast, but through his transformation of mind, he ends up being revered by the highest gods. We also hear from Shantideva again, who comments on how to gain happiness through embracing suffering. Challenging? Definitely, but who doesn't want to be kept on their toes?

There is a tree that eternally puts forth fruit whatever the season.

Have you tasted its fruit?

If you have, you will be willing to give everything.

If you do give everything, you will then find yourself sitting there with the wish fulfilling jewel in your hands.

The Chintamani.

An unimaginable abundance, beauty and security.

You will understand for yourself the exquisite verse of the Dhammapada that reads;

‘contentment is the greatest wealth’.

But what is contentment?

It’s not a pair of slippers, a nice fire and a cup of cocoa, as wonderful as that sounds right now actually in freezing grey Berlin...

No, the contentment the Buddha is speaking of has to be tasted to be understood.

And it isn’t cheap.

Anyone who has stepped out on this journey will say the same.

The question is how much does it cost?

You will only know that, when you have given enough.

So how much is enough?

If you give everything, then, that is enough.

But then again, giving everything is not as crude, simple or straightforward as it sounds either...

Well, we attempt to explore all this in this weeks podcast...yikes!!

Tarapalita, Dharmasara and SImharava are once again gathered to talk about what's fundamental in Buddhism: This time it's Mindfulness! Wanna relax with some soothing Meditations? Nono, Buddhism says that Mindfulness is the way to the Deathless, the unmindful are like the dead, so you better prepare for that journey! They also talk about the fear tha comes up on the spiritual path as well as how to really set up good conditions in your life to benefit spiritual growth.

We are joined this week by SImharava! A good friend of ours and dedicated practicioner. She brings us a poem about a Golden Flower, a metaphor for the spiritual Community, which is a practice in itself in Buddhism. Together we discuss what Friendship and Love means to us, but we also reflect on how Institutions can work as a way of securing the Inspiration of Friendship and Community.

In this Episode, Tarapalita and Dharmasara are exploring different Buddhist quotes around Art, Beauty and Meditation. What does Medusa have to do with flapping fish and the Mind? Find out in this week's podcast about the ferocity of Beauty, the overwhelming power of the mind and the Buddhist view on why we are in this mess in the first place.

Why would anyone choose to be a Buddhist? Dharmasara and Tarapalita kick off their new podcast with an entertaining exploration of Buddhism, religion, ritual and much more!